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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1877
Page
2
A cloud gathers as leaves tremble for rain. Wind whispers from the east and forest life stirs with renewed vigor. The sudden gust brings sound and scent of rain while drought ends and new life begins across the woodland and vineyard.
A Lancet note by Mr Sampson Gamegee describes ice preservation in flannel cups to extend cooling effect for ill patients. Experiments compare loose ice, flannel cups, and a perforated bottom, showing up to eight hours for ice in flannel with holes, and ten hours with open flannel, with guidance for bedside use and a dry ice reserve.
Gen Joseph Stocton of Chicago witnesses a dog stay beside a drunken man seated on the curb at Randolph and Dearborn as a policeman attempts to take him away. The dog blocks contact with its master until the officer uses force, illustrating canine loyalty amid misfortune.
An Engineering and Mining Journal correspondent describes the Sutro Tunnel as a western second zone enterprise. He notes the tunnel lies in the Carson valley Washoe range area near the Comstock. Total driven 17 000 feet with progress about 300 feet monthly. About 4500 feet separate the nearest Comstock mine Savage.
The Sutro Tunnel project aims to connect all Carson River vein mines by a double tracked tunnel about 1800 feet underground. It would permit drainage and unified mining through a single access point, with three air shafts along the route and a town laid out at the tunnel mouth. The venture began eight years ago near Sutro and has cost about 3 million dollars, with daily expenses near 1000.
Lippincotts Magazine September issue features Among the Kabyles by Edward C Bruce and A Paduan Toliday by Charlotte Adams, plus an anonymous Madame Bonaparte piece. Howard M Jenkins recalls Brandywine for its centennial with topography, and there is Our Blackbirds, Carlo Gozzi, stories by Bellamy and Armicis, Mrs Davids serial, poems, and a Judge Story anecdote about voting.
The Sanitarian urges housekeepers to burn daily all kitchen scraps and peels to prevent filth and vermin. It warns that swill tubs attract pests and recommends strict internal kitchen rules and regular burning to avoid smoke and ash buildup.
A Boston physician cites a large number of diphtheria cases treated successfully with hyposulphite of soda in syrup every two to three hours and with tincture in milk for thorough stimulation. He notes dosage guidance and cautions about milk digestion timing. Also quoted is Dr. L L Wight on pasture use for cows, advocating a single dairy pasture unless numbers exceed seventy five.
Prahta Doge described as red squirrels with cropped ears and short tails. They live in ground mounds and tunnels, with inverted bushel shaped entrances. They fear humans, dive into holes when approached, yet display playful chases and squeaks. The observer watches from a plow while oxen wait.
Bayard Taylor recounts an Atlantic tale where a Chicago lady saves her Bible and the parrot during a great blaze. The parrot then shames a noisy guest by declaring You talk two much and mocks with a punctuated Hm.
A New Mexico journal recounts Major Tom Ochiltree meeting the Prince of Wales in a London club. Tom's bold impudence shines as he bonds with the heir apparent by abruptly inviting drinks, provoking a delighted royal reply and stunning his noble host.
The Baltimore record notes the repudiation theme in debate over state debts and sketches the slated demolition of Guty Hall on Trolliday Street built by Rembrandt Peale in 1881 as a storage and social site. It also mentions church and literary items including Dr Stiles remarks on Christian ministry and Howells story adaptations in Atlantic.
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